How do substances such as alcohol and cocaine have an overpowering hold on people, sometimes after only a few uses?

What will be an ideal response?


1. Ability to activate areas of pleasure in the brain. 2. People's biological makeup, such as genes, and their environmental influences make them more susceptible.

Psychology

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Perry is undergoing a surgical procedure in which the bridge of nerve tissue between his right and left hemispheres will be severed. This bridge of nerve tissue is called the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Luigi got a deep cut on his foot and started losing a lot of blood. To compensate, his body released ____ to _____ his blood pressure while he was waiting for help to arrive.

A. vasopressin; decrease B. vasopressin; increase C. angiotensinogen; decrease D. angiotensinogen; increase

Psychology

Wesley finds meaning in almost all of his daily activities, even during stressful times. Wesley is displaying which element of hardiness?

A) commitment B) control C) challenge D) confidence

Psychology

__________ may heighten the effects of a high-fat diet

A) Sex hormones B) Over-the-counter medications C) Free radicals D) Low body weight

Psychology